New guy here

JohnnyAngel77 · 03-18-2013, 04:15 AM

Hey everybody! I've been a lurker off and on for a year or so and finally decided to join up. This looked to be the best TMNT site out there with forums.

I got into TMNT back in '89 (I was 9) when I first saw the toys on the pegs at TRU. I fell in love right away and grabbed Leo and Bebop (gifts from my Grandmother). The downside was my evil stepmom was convinced they were "satanic" and within days, they were in the trash. So, next trip to my Granny's, I explained what happened and she took me back to TRU and I got Don and Rocksteady. I learned my lesson and left them at my Granny's so they would be there next time I came over. Each trip, I ended up getting a new figure, it was great.

After about 6 months or so (and my parents seeing them when they would pick me up, and not seeming to care anymore), I decided to take them home. I got in trouble that week at school, and guess what?? In the trash they all went.

The next morning was trash day. I was outside waiting on the bus and I waited till my mom left. I ran over to the trash to try and dig them all out but it was too late. My bus was coming down the street. I remember crying all the way to school. I hated my stepmom and she always treated me like crap. I could go on but that's probably enough for now, lol.

So yeah, TMNT has always been one of my favorite things, even with all the heartbreak that came along with it as a child with crappy parents. Now my boys (11, 8, and 6) love TMNT too and have all the movies, we watch the Nick cartoon together, and they have a good collection of figures. I have the 4 6" classics and am waiting for the release of wave 2 with Bebop and Rocksteady.

Anyways, sorry for the long drawn out dramatic intro. Just wanted to stress how big a deal TMNT were for me growing up. Glad to see it back in the mainstream and see kids getting to enjoy it just like we did as kids. Hope to make some new friends and do some turtle talk.

Turtle Power!!!

03-18-2013, 04:15 AM	#1
JohnnyAngel77 Random Punk Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: OKC Posts: 30	New guy here Hey everybody! I've been a lurker off and on for a year or so and finally decided to join up. This looked to be the best TMNT site out there with forums. I got into TMNT back in '89 (I was 9) when I first saw the toys on the pegs at TRU. I fell in love right away and grabbed Leo and Bebop (gifts from my Grandmother). The downside was my evil stepmom was convinced they were "satanic" and within days, they were in the trash. So, next trip to my Granny's, I explained what happened and she took me back to TRU and I got Don and Rocksteady. I learned my lesson and left them at my Granny's so they would be there next time I came over. Each trip, I ended up getting a new figure, it was great. After about 6 months or so (and my parents seeing them when they would pick me up, and not seeming to care anymore), I decided to take them home. I got in trouble that week at school, and guess what?? In the trash they all went. The next morning was trash day. I was outside waiting on the bus and I waited till my mom left. I ran over to the trash to try and dig them all out but it was too late. My bus was coming down the street. I remember crying all the way to school. I hated my stepmom and she always treated me like crap. I could go on but that's probably enough for now, lol. So yeah, TMNT has always been one of my favorite things, even with all the heartbreak that came along with it as a child with crappy parents. Now my boys (11, 8, and 6) love TMNT too and have all the movies, we watch the Nick cartoon together, and they have a good collection of figures. I have the 4 6" classics and am waiting for the release of wave 2 with Bebop and Rocksteady. Anyways, sorry for the long drawn out dramatic intro. Just wanted to stress how big a deal TMNT were for me growing up. Glad to see it back in the mainstream and see kids getting to enjoy it just like we did as kids. Hope to make some new friends and do some turtle talk. Turtle Power!!!